Backyard tiny homes are finally legal in New York City. They could be a boon for homeowners who can afford construction.

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An ecological living module, a 22-square-meter 'tiny house,' is on display at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are finally eligible to build a tiny home, or accessory dwelling unit, in their backyards.

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8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

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Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15.

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The US economy grew way more than expected in the third quarter

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis published gross domestic product data on Tuesday.

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Job seekers in 2025 faced a Great Frustration: never-ending applications, ghosting after interviews, and losing hope

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The mayor of a New York City suburb says building apartments on parking lots near train and bus stations is a key to reining in rent

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New Rochelle, New York, a 40-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan, has focused its housing construction in areas near transit.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs — past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, professor says

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London Business School professor Ekaterina Abramova warns AI is moving so fast it could trigger mass layoffs, social unrest, and a political reckoning unless governments act now.

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Social Security payments vary by state. Here's where retirees get the most — and least.

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Retirees on the East Coast generally see larger Social Security checks.

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Millionaires are rethinking where they move — soaring private healthcare costs are redrawing the global map

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The sun sets on the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City as seagulls fly over the Hudson River on December 4, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Millionaires are rethinking where to live as soaring private healthcare costs reshape the world's most desirable destinations, according to Henley & Partners.

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Inflation unexpectedly slowed in November in what may be a 'distorted' first release since the government shutdown

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new inflation data about November on Thursday.

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